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1.0
Apr 24, 2018
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Pros

Nice coworkers Decent pay Good benefits You get a laptop

Cons

Long hours Very little support Minimal Training Working off the clock and on weekends I came in as a brand new recruiter with a sales background. When I interviewed with them they told me that I would receive continuous training and they will not give up on me until I fully grasp the job. They kept telling me that this would be a marriage and not a date because they truly care about each person they bring on to the team. I struggled in the position and while they tried to help me with scripts and suggested methods, I never really felt like I had a chance to learn how to properly do the job. After a few weeks I could see the team slowly giving up on me and I felt isolated at my desk. With less than 30 days on the job I was released without warning. If you are interested in recruiting and would like to try out the industry I would not recommend working for this company as your first. If you don't get it quickly you will be let go at the drop of a dime.

5.0
Sep 6, 2016
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Pros

CFS has the best training in the industry. The leaders will hold your hand until you show you don't need it. The training continues to ensure your success. Along with training one week in Boston, the company has ongoing teleconference training involving many of the company's top producers. The Regionals and the VPs are always available to give advice. The company became an ESOP in 2014. This is a huge plus for the employees.

Cons

This business isn't for everyone. The staffing business isn't easy. If you trust the way CFS does business, you can be successful.

5.0
Jan 15, 2018

Open to Different Backgrounds

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Pros

I had no previous sales/recruiting experience, but CFS welcomed me with open arms and provided the training required and tools to succeed. If you are the type of person who can work independently and are self-motivated, it is a great atmosphere, you will not be micro-managed which coming from a previous position in which I was, it was a breath of fresh air. They also have a company wide business casual (jeans) policy dress code. I also like that the VP's (Sr. Leadership) provide direct communication with all levels of employees, if you want to discuss a challenge you are facing, upper management welcomes a call and will take the time to discuss and work through it with you.

Cons

While you are provided a base salary + commission, there are no annual merit increases on your actual base (i.e. 1-3%) typically applied for inflation purposes.

5.0
Jan 15, 2018

Great place to work and grow!

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Pros

Great opportunity to grow as a recruiter! Excellent training from the top down (and even from "newer" staff that you're working with/against).

Cons

Knowing you're going to let down a lot of candidates that you meet.

2.0
May 10, 2018
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Pros

Composition, location, employee owned company, the people you network with, provides training in Boston but will terminate you during the training process!

Cons

No work life balance, management talks down to people-belittles the team that’s making you money. MICROMANAGED, METRICS UNREACHABLE, mandatory conference calls during lunch break,

4.0
May 15, 2018
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Pros

-Fantastic training and support from upper management (area manager, VP and president) they are very accessible and WANT to help! -Opportunity to grow and develop a book of business -Ability to book in person meetings with decision makers (CFOs, Accounting Managers, Controllers, HR) -ESOP program -Decent base salary

Cons

-Local management micromanages (asking where you're at on a task multiple times in the day) -Local management picks favorites and if you are not the favorite good luck with making a lot of commission (you do not control the whole sales process in this role) - Bad temporary candidates will sometimes get second chances at a second client after messing up and getting pulled from the first client (this doesn't help you get repeat business) -Nashville market is saturated with staffing agencies, so you're competing with 15-20 other staffing agencies for a client's business -Bill rates for temporary services are often higher than other firms (according to clients)

5.0
Jan 18, 2017
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Pros

Great training, fun work environment and awesome people. This is an amazing place to learn the ropes of recruiting. Upper management is incredibly welcoming and supportive and will take time out of their day for you, no questions asked. They truly are invested in your success and will do whatever it takes to help you reach your potential.

Cons

Nothing unique to CFS. It is a very competitive industry and you have to develop your own network of clients and candidates, same with any other agency.

5.0
Jun 1, 2018
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Pros

What has impressed me the most about working for CFS is the amount of support I have received from all levels of management. In our local office, my manager has been great about doing constructive pulse checks and genuinely inquiring about my performance. She not only listens to my feedback, but uses it help formulate a plan for success. She works as my accountability partner. The overall atmosphere of the office is warm and welcoming. We all have our individual jobs but understand how working together breeds the most success. On a corporate level, it’s beyond anything I have ever experienced before. They truly give us all the tools needed to be successful in our jobs. And it doesn’t stop after the initial training. They ask for our feedback and help us to overcome any hurdles we might be facing. I feel that at any point I can pick of the phone and ask for help and I’ll be fully supported. As for the job it's self, it's highly rewarding. I get the opportunity to improve the work life of my clients and help people find jobs. It's a win win.

Cons

I have nothing negative to say. The level of success I achieve is in my hands.

4.0
Mar 27, 2017
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Pros

I came into this position as a direct referral, having no previous experience in Staffing or Accounting & Finance. My office, as well as the management made me feel very comfortable from the beginning, providing tools and supporting documents that were necessary for getting started with developing business. I was provided with a list of companies to work with, what to say, and how to "run my desk." There is ongoing support, starting with your formal training in Boston and is continued through conference calls, annual meetings, marketing etc. CFS is constantly searching for new and innovative ways to drive more business and look to their current employees to share successful tactics, etc. You are responsible for your own work and the business you bring in - the harder you work, the more you gain! There is essentially unlimited earning potential with this job as long as you are diligent and persistent.

Cons

It is highly competitive, which might not be the right fit for all personalities. You need to know that there is a lot of rejection associated in the BDM position and be okay with not seeing results for up to a year or more. There is no such thing as "overnight success" - you truly work for every dollar and piece of business that you get. It is a very experiential learning kind of job which sometimes requires you to think on your feet. In many scenarios, there is no "right" answer.

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